Audi vs. Lexus - Brand & 2025 Model Comparison
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Audi vs. Lexus - Brand & 2025 Model Comparison
Audi Q5 vs Lexus RX 350
| 2025 Audi Q5 40 TFSI quattro® | VS | 2025 Lexus RX 350 Base AWD |
| $45,400 ✓ | MSRP | $51,550 |
| 23 / 29 / 26 ✓ | Fuel Economy (city / highway / combined) | 21 / 28 / 24 |
| 6.8 seconds ✓ | 0-60 Time | 7.2 seconds |
| Multi-link ✓ | Front Suspension | Strut |
| 18.5 gallons ✓ | Fuel Capacity | 17.8 gallons |
| 4,079 pounds ✓ | Curb Weight | 4,310 pounds |
| 54.1 cubic feet ✓ | Max Cargo Capacity | 46.2 cubic feet |
| 39.3 inches / 38 inches ✓ | 2nd Row Headroom / Legroom | 38.6 inches / 37.4 inches |
| Power 4-Way ✓ | Driver Lumbar Support | Requires Higher Trim |
Midsize SUVs are America's most popular models, so it seems appropriate to show how the offerings from these brands stacked up. The first thing you'll notice is that the Audi holds a $5,000 price advantage to the Lexus RX. In fact, it's expensive enough that the more powerful Q5 45 TFSI would actually be closer in price. Since the Q5 40 TFSI is already quicker to 60 mph than the Lexus RX, there seems no need to upgrade the Audi even further.
Ironically, the better performing Audi Q5 also boasts better fuel economy and a larger fuel tank, meaning that you'll be stopping for gas far less often with the Audi. That means more time to enjoy the precise handling that comes with the multi-link front suspension on the Q5, something that the strut suspension on the RX can't match.
Audi A4 vs Lexus ES
| 2025 Audi A4 Premium 40 quattro® | VS | 2025 Lexus ES 350 Base FWD |
| $45,400 ✓ | MSRP | $42,040 |
| 26 / 36 / 29 ✓ | MPG (city/hwy/combined) | 22 / 32 / 25 |
| All-Wheel Drive ✓ | Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Standard ✓ | Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers | Optional |
| Standard ✓ | Heated Steering Wheel | Optional |
| Driver & Passenger ✓ | Heated Front Seats | Optional |
| 40/20/40 Split ✓ | Rear Seat Folding | Fixed Seatback |
| Standard ✓ | Rear HVAC | Not Available |
Our next comparison of luxury sedans is where the proven Audi A4 goes up against the Lexus ES. Despite being less expensive, the Audi A4 offers more standard features and an overall superior design. Once you begin adding options, it's easy to see that the Audi is a clear winner.
One of the most notable differences between these two models is that the Audi A4 includes legendary quattro all-wheel drive while the Lexus ES 350 has a front wheel drive configuration. All-wheel drive provides additional confidence when the road conditions are slippery and improved performance when the roads are clear. Even with this impressive capability, the Audi A4 still manages to outperform the ES 350 across all three categories of fuel economy measurements.
